TW202023435A - Handles for poles and sticks - Google Patents

Abstract

A handle 10 for a pole that houses within its body 12 a power means housing 20, the housing 20 having an electrical power storage means 50 where a device can be connected to the handle 10 and supplied with electrical energy from the storage means 50. Due to increased demands of portable electricity, during outdoor activities, the handle 10 allows a means to easily carry and supply electricity for devices.

Description

Rod and rod grip

The present invention relates to grips for poles or sticks used in outdoor activities, and more specifically, to grips for ski poles or walking poles.

Generally, poles can be used to maintain balance and stability during some outdoor activities. Examples of this include skiing, where poles can be used to assist in turning or poles can be used to propel the user forward. Other activities such as Nordic walking use poles to maintain balance and encourage upper body movement. In these examples, two rods are usually used, but this becomes a burden to the user because there is no free hand to carry things, etc.

In addition, the demand for electrical energy is increasing to ensure that various devices can be charged during extended periods of use. Always carry mobile phones. However, other power-consuming devices are usually used, such as navigation devices, handheld game consoles, smart watches, and so on. Similarly, there is a need to track various activities (such as physical activity measurements) on mobile phones.

It is known that an external power pack (power pack) can be used to store electrical energy and provide such electrical energy when moving. The capacity of the power pack continues to increase to keep up with the power demand. These power packs come in various shapes and are generally placed in pockets or bags. When the device needs power, the device can be connected to the power pack in the pocket or bag.

When performing activities such as those discussed above, it is often difficult to reach pockets or bags because they are carrying poles or using gloves. However, power may usually be required during such activities because it is located at a remote location and requires navigation equipment, etc. Likewise, it may be difficult to check mobile phones to view metrics or information. Conversely, the carrying of power packs or additional mobile devices may also be undesirable, because the bags used to hold the power packs or additional mobile devices add weight, or it is generally undesirable to carry items in the pockets. These items are not expected during the fall. Will cause bodily harm.

Therefore, there is a need for devices that can provide power and information to people who are engaged in activities such as skiing and Nordic walking (who may lack free hands).

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a grip for a rod, wherein the grip includes: a grip body with an encapsulation hole; and a power supply device housing including: a long and narrow part having a first end and a second end and passing through The encapsulation hole is removably positioned in the main body; and the interface part has a lower surface and an upper surface and is connected to the second end of the elongated portion on the lower surface and has an access hole in the second surface, wherein the elongated portion is in the first The two ends have battery holes to allow the power storage device to be inserted therein, and the equipment can be connected to the power storage device through the access hole. This allows access to the power installed in the grip, and allows the elongated and interface parts to be removed, so as to allow recharging or relocating the power supply of the power supply device housing to other positions while retaining the complete grip body.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a grip for a rod according to claim 1, wherein the grip includes: a grip body with an internal cavity; a battery case, wherein at least part of the battery case Located in the internal cavity through the packaging hole; the interface part is positioned at one end of the battery case; the communication device is used to wirelessly transmit data between mobile computing devices; the display device is positioned on the battery case and is configured to Displays the information provided by the communication device; the battery case has a power storage device, and the electronic device can be connected to the power storage device through the interface part for transmitting power between the power storage device and the connected electronic device. This allows access to the power installed in the grip and allows the battery case to be removed so as to allow recharging or relocating the power source of the power supply device case to another location while retaining the complete grip body. This also allows various details to be displayed on the device's display, or to transfer data to and from the device.

Preferably, the battery case includes a head part and a long and narrow part, and the packaging hole is sealed by the head part of the battery case. This ensures that the internal cavity is sealed to prevent water intrusion.

Preferably, at least part of the head portion is wider than the packaging hole, so as to hermetically close the packaging hole. This ensures that the wider head or part of the head sits on the edge of the encapsulation hole to perform sealing or labyrinth sealing, making it more difficult for water or contaminants to penetrate.

Preferably, the head part protrudes from the external cavity. This realizes the sealing part and the interactive part so as to provide access to the electronic functions of the device.

Preferably, the head part can be detached from the elongated part. This allows simpler manufacturing because different materials and manufacturing techniques can be used for each part. For example, the head portion can be plastic, and the elongated portion can be metal, such as aluminum. This also provides access to ports in the long and narrow part of the device. It can also be used for maintenance when only part of the battery case is faulty, so only part of it needs to be replaced. In some embodiments, the head portion and the elongated portion are formed as one part. The head part may be formed as a sealed unit, for example, a one-piece construction. Likewise, the elongated portion can be formed in this way. The two parts can be sealed together or formed as one part.

Preferably, the interface part is installed in the battery case and can be accessed through the access hole in the battery case. The interface part can be various plugs, such as USB, and can be seated in the battery case and contacted with the power storage. The cable can pass through the hole in the battery case and plug into the interface part. In some embodiments, the handle body may also have holes for accessing the interface portion. Although the discussion refers to the USB port, wireless charging of the power storage can also be used.

Preferably, the battery case includes a battery hole to allow insertion of the power storage device. This allows a power storage device (e.g., battery) to be inserted into the battery housing. The power storage device may be removable to allow replacement or charging in other locations, or it may be non-removable to allow for customized power storage specifications for denser devices.

Preferably, the battery hole and the interface part are located at the same end of the battery casing. This allows a single sealing point for both the battery insertion and the interface part to prevent the intrusion of various materials. It is also possible to simplify manufacturing by making the battery hole a top cover of the installation interface part.

Preferably, at least part of the battery housing is removably located in the internal cavity. This enables the battery case to be removed from the grip body in order to charge it or use it as a battery in other locations. It also ensures that walking sticks or poles can be charged or paired with mobile devices without bringing them indoors. This also makes the battery portable so that the battery does not need to be stored on the ski poles, which are usually (for example) stored outside the coffee shop on the ski slope.

Preferably, the release mechanism is provided on the grip main body to allow the battery case to be released from the position in the grip main body. This ensures that the battery case is held in the handle body until the user requests to remove it. Therefore, accidental release of the battery casing is prevented.

Preferably, the release mechanism includes a lever, which is pivotally connected to the grip body and can move from a first position to a second position, wherein a part of the lever is in contact with the battery housing in the first position to restrict The battery housing moves, and the rod is positioned away from the battery housing in the second position. The pivot function realizes a mechanism to release the battery case when needed. The rod can be flush with the grip body. The rod can be biased to the first position to ensure that the battery case is always held in position until force is applied. The force required will prevent accidental compressions.

Preferably, the release mechanism restricts the battery housing by the arrangement of the protrusions and recesses on the battery housing and the release mechanism. The notches and protrusions can be surrounded in any way. For example, the notch may be installed on the outer surface of the battery case, and the protrusion may be installed on the rod. This can also provide feedback when the battery case is positioned in the grip body due to the lever being positioned in the locked position or "clicking".

Preferably, the interface part is integrally installed in the handle body when the battery case is located in the inner cavity. This prevents water or other materials from invading the interface part. The battery hole can be similarly or alternatively located at this location. Therefore, any material such as water may need to pass around the head part of the grip, pass down through the internal cavity, and then to the interface or battery hole to reach the internal features of the device. This provides a better sealing solution.

Preferably, the interface part is hermetically closed by the internal cavity. This allows the interface portion to be sealed against the inside of the internal cavity, for example, by interacting with the seal or the inside of the internal cavity. This can also further seal the internal features of the device.

Preferably, the interface portion is located at the base of the internal cavity at the end opposite to the package hole. This provides the maximum distance from any opening, thereby enhancing the sealing properties.

Preferably, the control device is configured to control the communication device and the display device. The control device can be a processor and a memory used to control the equipment. The control device can be formed on a circuit board or printed circuit board (PCB) or on a system on a chip (SOC). This provides control of displays, lights or LEDs, data connections, power supplies, any buttons or interactive parts, and other parts of the device.

Preferably, a light-emitting device for indicating the internal state of the grip is provided. This can display various details, such as battery level, whether the battery case is located in the main body of the grip, whether there is a data or power connection with the device, and whether a specific function (such as GPS) is enabled.

Preferably, the grip includes a transparent screen arranged on the display. This can provide protection for the display installed in the battery casing. Since the grip may fall off, recessed or protected screens are preferable to avoid damage. The screen or display may also have a coating, such as an anti-glare coating, to ensure that the screen is readable.

Preferably, the grip includes a touch sensor for interacting with the display and/or the grip. The touch sensor may include a touch display or buttons to change the information on the display of the device or enable other functions of the grip, such as power delivery.

Preferably, a power port is provided in the access hole connected to the power device, and the power port is configured to connect to the device for supplying electric energy from the power storage device to the device. This allows the connection of power-consuming devices, such as satellite navigation, to charge the battery from the grip or the power unit housing via the power port (possibly a USB port). The power port can also be a port for data transmission.

More preferably, the power port allows power to be supplied from the device to the power device. This allows the battery to be recharged in the grip. More preferably, a plurality of power ports are provided in the holes, and each port can supply power from the device, power to the device, or both.

Preferably, a side hole is provided in the interface portion, the side hole is positioned on the wall between the first surface and the second surface, and the side hole provides access to the power button for operating the power supply from the electric device. This allows the power supply to be operated when needed so that it can be switched on or off when needed.

More preferably, the power button provides an indication of the power level in the power device. This will allow a simple way to identify whether the energy level is high or low and the battery needs to be charged or recharged.

Preferably, the power button includes an LED, wherein the LED can be operated to indicate the status of the supply operation or the power level. This allows a simple indication of whether the supply is effective or the energy level. It can be achieved in many ways by the light, for example, by giving different indications of the specific color of the light (for example, full/open corresponding to green), or by the intensity of the light, or by operating the light to indicate that energy is being supplied or It is higher than the threshold energy level (for example, the lamp will glow when the battery exceeds 20%), or by the flashing of the lamp (for example, the battery level is on a scale of 1 to 5). Preferably, the array of lights can be configured to provide instructions.

Preferably, the power button and the power port are arranged on the power board, and the power board provides the connection with the power storage device. More preferably, the power board provides the transmission of electrical energy connection between the power storage device and the power port, and the power board allows the transmission of electrical energy to be controlled by the power button. The power board allows power to be transferred from the battery to a USB port or the like, and can be a circuit board and can have a controller module, such as a system on a chip (SoC) or other processors. This can also provide an interface for control via the power button and allows status monitoring.

Preferably, an actuating device for operating the power button is provided, and the actuating device extends through and fills the side hole. This causes the power button to be easily activated from the outside of the interface portion. It also prevents materials from invading the inside of the interface part.

Preferably, a rebound device is provided for restoring the actuating device to the original position after actuation. This allows the actuation device to reset after pressing the power button.

Preferably, the actuating device is made of translucent or transparent material. This allows the LED to be seen when it is present.

Preferably, the grip main body includes a connecting device to allow the grip to be connected to the rod at the end of the grip main body opposite to the encapsulation hole. This allows the grip to be connected to the rod when needed.

Preferably, a sealing plug that can be removably inserted into the access hole is provided. This ensures that the access hole can be closed when the power supply is not required to be touched to prevent damage to the power port.

Preferably, the sealing plug includes a closing portion that hermetically closes the access hole. This ensures sealing to prevent materials such as fluids from intruding into the port.

Preferably, the closed part is an extended part with a concave groove attached to the lip of the access hole. This type of lip and groove configuration provides a labyrinth seal to further provide a stroke that is difficult for fluids or materials to pass through.

Preferably, the sealing plug is flexibly attached to the interface portion. This ensures that the plug is not lost when it is not in the closed position.

More preferably, an external groove is provided on the outer wall of the interface part, wherein the sealing plug is flexibly attached via the external groove.

In addition, more preferably, an O-ring rotatably positioned in the outer groove is provided, and the sealing plug is tethered to the O-ring by a flexible attachment member. This allows the sealing plug to rotate around the interface part but still be flexibly attached.

Preferably, axially extending fingers are provided. These axially extending fingers extend from the second end of the elongated portion and are used to releasably connect the elongated portion to the interface portion. This provides a connector device for holding the power supply device housing parts as one piece when needed.

Preferably, the extending finger includes a holding groove for holding the power board at the second end of the elongated portion. This ensures that the power board or circuit board is held in place, and therefore the power button is aligned with the side hole, and the power port is aligned with the access hole.

In yet another aspect, a ski pole including the grip as described above is provided.

In yet another aspect, a walking stick including the grip as described above is provided.

It also provides an auxiliary or dummy grip with the same appearance as the grip described above. However, the auxiliary grip does not include any of the internal features of the battery case. Therefore, the auxiliary or dummy battery case is a solid formed piece with the same weight as the battery case with electrical storage devices and displays and other components. More preferably, the auxiliary grip main body and the battery case are formed as one piece with the same weight as the grip. This allows the installation of a second rod with the same appearance and weight characteristics as the first rod. However, the second rod does not include internal features, and therefore has a lower production cost, but still forms a pair for multi-pole activities.

First, referring to Figure 1A, a tubular rod 100 is provided, having a distal end (not visible in the figure) and a proximal end 102 at either end of the rod 100. The rod 100 has a long and narrow structure. The proximal end 102 extends into the grip 10 and the grip 10 is connected to the rod 100.

The grip 10 has a grip body 12 that is shaped so that a user can grasp or hold the grip 10 in a manner suitable for the purpose of the rod 100. The grip body 12 is generally tubular, and extends from the rod end 14 to the package end 16, wherein the rod end 14 of the main body 12 is connected to the distal end 102 of the rod 100. The main body 12 is wider as a whole, for example, has a larger diameter than the rod 100.

In some embodiments, finger recesses or grooves may be provided on the grip body 12 to enhance the ergonomic purpose of the grip 10, for example, to allow the user to be safe or suitable for the activity performed Grasp the grip 10.

The rod 100 and the grip 10 may be connected in various ways, for example, the first end of the grip body 12 may have an opening to allow the rod 100 to be inserted. Alternatively, a flange connection may be formed between the rod 100 and the grip body 12. The rod 100 and the grip body 12/grip 10 can even be made as a single piece, such as by extrusion or milling.

The package end 16 of the grip main body 12 transitions to a portion with a larger width of the grip main body 12, and a piping portion is formed on the package end 16 of the grip main body 12. The transition portion is curved or otherwise chamfered to provide a smooth change/transition between the thinner and wider sections of the grip body 12. The package end 16 has an opening, that is, a package hole 18 to allow access to the inner portion 19 of the handle body 12. This is discussed in more detail below.

As shown in Figure 1B, a power supply device housing 20 is also provided. The power supply device housing 20 may also be referred to as a battery housing 20. The power supply device housing 20 is a long and narrow part 30, and the long and narrow part 30 is shaped as a cylindrical hollow tube. At each end of the elongated portion 30 (ie, either end of the axis) are a first end 34 and a second end 36. The first end 34 of the elongated portion 30 linearly extends toward the second end 36. Along the portion of the length close to the second end 36, the elongated portion transitions to the interface portion 40, and the interface portion 40 has a larger circumference than the cylindrical shape of the elongated portion 30. The transition extends perpendicular to the axis of the tubular structure. Subsequently, the interface portion 40 extends and terminates at the upper surface 36, thus forming the end of the power supply device housing 20.

The interface portion 40 of the power device housing 20 is dimensioned so that the width (or circumference) is the same as or substantially the same as the distal end package end 16 of the handle body 12.

Although the shapes of the interface portion 40 of the power supply device housing 20 and the package end 16 of the grip body 12 have been described as cylindrical, they may be of any suitable shape. The two described parts can have the same plan view when viewed from above, so as to ensure that they are flush with each other when their sides are juxtaposed.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the package end 16 of the grip body 12 has a package hole 18 therein. The packaging hole 18 communicates with the inner part 19. The inner portion 19 can extend through the length of the grip body 12 toward the rod end 14 of the grip body 12 (see Figure 6). The encapsulation hole 18 of the grip body 12 has a chamfered edge oriented inwardly toward the inner portion 19.

The inner portion 19 of the grip body 12 is shaped so that the elongated portion 30 of the power supply device housing 20 can be inserted or placed in the inner portion 19 in other ways. FIG. 2 shows the power supply unit housing 20 inserted into the grip body 12.

The inner part 19 is shaped as an open cylinder and is dimensioned to be similar to the tubular shape of the elongated part 30 of the power supply device housing 20. When inserted, the encapsulation end 16 of the grip body 12 and the lower surface 44 of the interface portion 40 of the power device housing 20 abut each other, thereby restricting the elongated portion 30 of the power device housing 20 from further passing to the grip body 12. The lower surface 44 of the interface portion 40 and the package end 16 of the handle body 12 are flush with each other.

As shown in FIG. 6, the first end 34 of the elongated portion 30 of the power supply device housing 12 can also be adjacent to the bottom of the inner portion 19 of the grip body 12. The grip body 12 and the power supply device housing 20 can be removably connected by any device known in the art to which the present invention pertains, such as threads, grooves, clamps, or other methods.

Referring to Fig. 3, the cylindrical body of the interface portion 40 has an outer groove 49 around its circumference. The outer groove 49 is positioned toward the upper surface 46 of the interface portion 40. The outer groove 49 is a recess or cutout provided around the circumference. The outer groove 49 may have sharp or chamfered edges. The outer groove 49 is separated from the upper surface 46 and the lower surface 44 of the interface portion 40. The outer groove 49 is shaped so that the ring or O-ring 65 fits around the outer groove 49 and is restricted therein. Therefore, the O-ring 65 cannot move toward the upper surface 46 or the lower surface 44 of the interface portion 40. Instead, the O-ring 65 remains in the plane of the outer groove 49. In some embodiments, the O-ring 65 may be able to spin or rotate around or within the outer groove 49.

A side hole 48 is formed on the side surface of the main body of the interface portion 40. The side hole 48 allows access to the internal space 22 of the power supply device housing 20. In some embodiments, the side holes 48 may be recessed or otherwise have chamfered edges. The chamfered edge is positioned around the side of the side hole 48 or around its circumference.

The indentation of the side hole 48 allows a finger or thumb to partially enter the side hole 48 or the opening of the side hole 48 is located below the curved surface of the side surface of the interface portion 40.

The actuating device 58 is provided in the side hole 48. The actuating device 58 is shaped to fill the side hole 48 and slightly protrudes from the outer surface of the side hole 48. The actuating device 58 does not protrude beyond the surface of the interface portion 40. The actuation device 58 is sealingly attached to the side hole 48 so that material cannot pass through the side hole 48 when the actuation device 58 is presented. The sealing device may be in the form of an interference fit or a sealing ring, or may be an elastically deformable cover extending over the actuating device 58 and the side hole 48.

To allow the actuation device 58 to be actuated to push the button 54 at one end thereof (discussed in more detail below), the actuation device 58 may be formed of rubber or other deformable material. This allows it to be attached to the inner side wall 47 of the side hole 48 (if necessary), but still allows translational movement through the actuation device 58. Alternatively, the actuating device 58 can be made of a solid material such as plastic, and can slide in the side hole 48. A force may be applied to the actuation device 58 (such as via a spring) to position it back to the original position after actuation.

In some embodiments, the actuating device 58 extends beyond the surface of the interface portion 40, or the actuating device 58 may be shaped to have a larger head provided on the outer surface of the interface portion 40. Such changes can allow easy activation by gloved hands.

Referring to FIG. 3 and the interface portion 40, as shown in the upper surface 46 of the interface portion 40. The upper surface 46 is substantially perpendicular to the cylindrical side wall of the interface portion 40. The upper surface 46 has an access hole 42 therein. The access hole 42 defines an opening in the upper surface 46. The opening/access hole 42 has an edge 43 such that the opening 42 is formed in the central portion of the upper surface 46. The access hole 42 allows access to the internal space 22 of the power supply device housing 20. The access hole 42 is dimensioned so that the power connection (described later) can be accessed through the access hole 42.

The connecting strip 80 is disposed inside the interface portion 40. The connecting strip 80 is arranged to bisect the axis of the cylindrical shape of the interface portion 40 and divide the internal space 22 of the interface portion 40 into two parts. The connecting slats 80 are arranged so as to be located above the side holes 48 in the direction of the upper surface 46. The connecting strip 80 has a cutout 82 through which the connecting cable can pass through the cutout 82, that is, the USB cable touches through the access hole 42 and enters the cutout 82 of the connecting strip 80.

In some embodiments, the connecting strip 80 has a cutout 82 or a translucent/transparent section to allow visible light from the internal space 22 of the interface portion 40. LEDs (or the like) can be provided under the connecting strip 80 to provide light.

The access hole 42 is shaped so that the sealing plug 60 can be placed thereon and removably connected thereto. That is, the access hole 42 has a lip or edge 43 in which a part of the sealing plug 60 passes around the lip 43 so as to be restricted to the original position. The sealing plug 60 has a disk 62 part. The disc 62 has a shape similar to the upper surface 46 so that the sealing plug 60 covers the entire upper surface 46 when the access hole 42 is closed. The sealing plug 60 has a closed portion 64 extending from one side of the disc 62. The closed portion 64 is in the form of an extended portion 66. The extended portion 66 has a cylindrical shape and has a radially expanded ridge at the end portion of the extended portion, thereby forming a concave groove 68. This concave groove 68 can be positioned on the lip 43 with the ridge extending into the internal space 22 to seal the sealing plug 60 to the access hole 42. Figure 4 shows the sealing plug 60 in the closed position.

The sealing plug 60 may be formed of a rubber type material to allow deformation to place the closed portion 64 or at least the radial ridge through the access hole 42. Alternatively, the disc 62 may be formed of different materials. Other closure devices can be used. The closed portion 64 forms a sealed connection with the access hole 42 to prevent material from intruding through the access hole 42 when the sealing plug 60 is in the closed position. The sealing plug 60 and the O-ring 65 are connected by a deformable attachment member 67 to ensure that the sealing plug 60 is tethered to the power supply device housing 20 when the sealing plug 60 is not in the closed position.

Referring to Fig. 5, an expanded view or an exploded view of the power supply device housing 20 is shown. As shown in the figure, the interface portion 40 and the elongated portion 30 are separable. Compared with the first end 34 of the elongated portion 30, the circumference of the second end 36 of the elongated portion 30 extends radially. This extended portion is a housing connection device 70 that allows the elongated portion 30 to be removably connected to the interface portion 40. In some embodiments, the connection may pass through devices known in the art to which the invention pertains, such as clamps, fasteners, or threads.

The elongated portion 30 at the second end 36, and more specifically in the housing connection device 70, has a battery hole 32 that allows access to the inner section 33 of the elongated portion 30. This tubular inner section 33 houses the power storage device 50. This may include a battery or a battery device 51 for providing a power supply device. This inner section 33 is shaped so that standard shaped batteries (for example, AA size) can be accommodated therein.

Other battery devices 51 may be used, such as custom-shaped rechargeable batteries, or even batteries that are packaged and cannot be removed from the inner section 33.

The housing connection device 70 has two axially extending fingers 72 extending in a direction away from the first end 34 of the elongated portion 30. The two extending fingers 72 are located at opposite positions around the circumference of the housing connector 70. The extension fingers 72 extend into the interface portion 40 when the interface portion 40 is in a position in contact with the elongated portion 30. The extending finger 72 provides a removable connection device to limit the contact between the interface portion 40 and the elongated portion 30.

The extending finger 72 is L-shaped, in which the shorter part of the finger sits on the upper surface of the housing connector 70 in the radial direction. The longer part of the extending finger is formed to be flush with the outer circumference of the housing connector 70.

The extending fingers 72 each have a retaining groove 74 extending in the axial direction (refer to the elongated portion 30). The holding groove 74 of each finger 72 faces each other and partially extends through the holding groove 74 in the radially outward direction.

Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the power board 56 is shown, Figure 5 shows the disassembly form, and Figure 6 shows the assembly form. The power board 56 is formed as a board with power connections so that the power port 52 positioned on the power board 56 can access the electricity from the power storage device 50. The power board 56 may be a circuit board. The power board 56 is removably positioned between the retaining grooves 74 of the housing connector 70. The board of the power board 56 slides in the holding groove 74 and is restrained by the shorter portion of the L-shaped extending finger 72 on the top surface of the housing connector 70 (ie, the second end 36). In this position, the power board 56 is in contact with the power storage device 50. When the interface portion 40 is connected to the elongated portion 30, the power board 56 is installed in the interface portion 40. The power board 56 can be removed by sliding the board out of the holding groove 74 in the direction opposite to the first end 34 of the elongated portion 30.

The power board 56 has a power button 54 on the surface. When the power board 56 is positioned on the housing connector 70 and on the interface portion 40 thereon, the power button 54 is aligned with the side hole 42. The button 54 on the power board 56 is actuated by pressing the actuating device 58 through the side hole 42.

The power button 54 can have many functions, such as turning on or turning off the current from the power storage device 50, indicating the battery level, or switching between output terminals. The power button 54 or the housing surrounding it may be an LED or a light-emitting device to indicate the state, such as "ON", or indicate the battery level. The actuation device 58 may be translucent or transparent to allow light from the power button 54 to be seen therethrough.

A power port 52 is attached to the top of the power board 56 located away from the housing connector 70. The positioning is such that when the power supply board 56 is positioned on the housing connector 70, the power port 52 is aligned with the cutout 82 in the connection strip 80 in the interface portion 40.

This arrangement allows access to the power port 52 when the sealing plug 60 is removed, so electricity can be supplied from the power storage device 50 to the equipment plugged into the power port 52. Subsequently, the actuation of the power button 54 can control the power supply. The power port 52 can be various types of USB ports, or any other connector suitable for transmitting power (or data) to the device. A single power port 52 can be provided, or multiple power ports 52 can be provided.

Figure 7 shows a grip 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention that can include the features as described above. Similar features have the same reference signs as the other embodiments. The illustrated grip 10 includes a grip body 12 that forms the handle of the grip 10 of the rod 100. Imagine ski poles, walking poles and gold poles. However, an inverted pole such as in an umbrella may similarly include such a grip body 12.

The grip body 12 extends around the rod 100 at the base of the grip body 12. The grip body 12 is ergonomically shaped to allow the type of handle suitable for the rod 100. For example, for ski poles, the handle will be larger to accommodate the wearing of gloves, and may have a wrist strap.

The grip body 12 has an opening 18 at the top end located away from the rod end of the grip 10. The opening portion 18 is in the form of an encapsulation hole 18 to provide access to the internal cavity 19 in the grip body 12. The cavity 19 is different from the cavity of the holding rod 100. The internal cavity 19 is long and narrow, and only has the opening of the packaging hole 18. The mouth of the internal cavity 19 widens from a parallel cylinder to the encapsulation hole 18.

Inside the internal cavity 19 is a battery housing 20. The battery case 20 is shaped so that the elongated member portion 30 fills the elongated portion of the cavity 19. Likewise, the battery case 20 similarly has a head portion 84 which widens to occupy the same widened shape of the cavity 19 so as to occupy the packaging hole 18. Subsequently, the head portion 84 of the battery case 20 is further extended so as to protrude from the internal cavity 19 and the encapsulation hole 18, thereby being convexly seated. The head portion 84 also extends to be wider than the packaging hole 18 so that it sits on the packaging hole 18. The head portion 84 has a relatively flat top surface 86 and only has a slight curvature. This allows the display 88 to be positioned within the head portion 84, and therefore provides space for the display 88 within the head portion 84, and a flatter surface ensures that the display 88 can be seen through the head portion 84.

The head portion 84 and the elongated portion 30 may be formed as a single piece. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 8, the head portion 84 and the elongated portion 30 may be two parts that are detachably joined or permanently sealed together.

The battery housing 20 is equipped with a power storage device 50 (for example, a battery), an interface portion 40 (for example, a USB port), a display 88 and various electrical components, including a controller and a processor such as a printed circuit board 89, for data connection The communication device, such as Bluetooth connection or WiFi connection. It can also include other electrical components, such as GPS receivers, cellular connections, etc. The interface portion 40 includes a power board 56, as described in other embodiments.

These components are combined to form a so-called Smart Tech. Therefore, the display 88 can display various details, such as the direction of travel or the direction to reach a specific location. This can take the form of an arrow on the display. The display 88 can use the GPS built in the grip 10. Alternatively, information can be provided from a smart device (such as a mobile phone) that communicates with the device via a communication device. The display 88 and preferences can be changed through the connected device through an application or similar interface. An interface device 40 such as a button or a touch display can also be provided on the handle 10.

A light emitting device 87 such as an LED is installed in the head portion 84 of the battery case 20. This can be seen through the window 86 in the head portion 84 of the device, which sits above the grip body 12 when the battery housing 20 is in the grip body 12. The LED device 87 can have various purposes, such as indicating low battery, indicating whether the battery case 20 is properly installed in the grip body 12, or indicating notification from a paired mobile device. The indication can be in the form of flashing or light emitting in different colors.

A plurality of PCBs 89 are displayed in the battery case 20 for controlling various features. The actual number and location of these PCBs 89 will vary depending on the required functions.

The grip body 12 has a depressible button 90 on its outer side. The button 90 is positioned in the lower half of the molded handle. This can be lower than the position where the hand is usually grasped, or at least the position where only the last or two fingers of the hand can be grasped. This ensures that the button 90 will not be accidentally pressed when the lever grip 10 is in use. The button 90 passes through the handle body 12 and establishes an interface with the battery case 20. The interface is a protrusion 92 extending from the button 90. The battery housing 12 has a corresponding recess 94. The notch 94 is positioned on the outer surface of the battery housing 12 on the side of the elongated member 30. This prevents vertical movement of the battery case 12 when the notch 94 and the protrusion 92 are engaged.

The button 90 may be in the form of a rod 90 such that when a portion of the rod 90 is pressed, the protrusion 94 moves away from the battery housing 12. This allows the battery housing 12 to be released so that it can be removed from the handle body 10. The rod 90 is biased so as to be normally in a pressed or closed state, whereby the battery case 12 is held in the grip body 10.

The lever 90 may be pivotally connected to the grip body 10 so as to be rotatable from one position to another position.

Other devices for holding the battery case 12 in the grip body 10 can be used, such as a sliding catch or a retracting pin.

The interface portion 40 is disposed at the end of the elongated member 30. This is also shown in Figure 8. The interface portion 40 allows connection to the electrical storage device 50 from the outer portion of the battery case 20. The interface portion 40 can be a USB port or other types of ports, and is in contact with the electrical storage device 50 contained in the elongated member 30. The interface portion 40 has a plug to seal the interface portion 40 inside the battery case 12. The plug may have a port through which the port can be accessed through a port hole of appropriate size, or the plug may be a solid plug that must be removed before providing access to the port to provide a seal to the port. The plug can be called an access hole.

The battery 50 can be inserted into the elongated member 30 of the battery housing 12 through the bottom of the battery hole 96, that is, the portion that sits at the bottom of the inner cavity housing 19. This can be the same hole 96 through which the interface portion 40 is provided. Therefore, the interface portion 40 may form a plug for sealing the battery case 12.

In other embodiments, access to the port of the interface portion 40 may pass through the handle body 12 or be located at the head portion 84 of the battery housing to allow access to the port and therefore to the power source when the handle 10 is in use. The access for inserting the battery 50 can also be at other ends. For example, the head portion 84 and the elongated portion 30 can be split to allow the battery 50 to be inserted. Alternatively, holes may be provided in the head portion 84.

A dummy grip with the same appearance as the grip 10 can be provided. However, no internal features are set. In contrast, the dummy grip has weight to make it feel as heavy as the grip 10, but without any power storage device or smart functionality.

The grip and its parts can be made of plastic or a combination of plastic and glued materials to improve the grip and provide a more comfortable handle. Electrical components such as ports and power boards can be made of components that are conductive (such as metal) and optionally have insulating materials (such as plastic). The elongated member may be formed of metal, such as aluminum. The head part may be formed of plastic and/or polymer.

The preferred features of the present invention are described above by way of example only. The present invention can be modified in detail within the scope of the attached patent application.

10: Grip 12: Grip body 14: Rod end 16: package side 18: Encapsulation hole 19: Internal part 20: Battery case 30: Long and narrow part 34: first end 36: second end 40: Interface part 42: access hole 43: Edge 44: lower surface 46: upper surface 48: side hole 49: External groove 50: Power storage device 51: battery device 52: power port 54: Power button 56: Power Board 58: Actuating device 60: Seal plug 62: disc 64: closed part 65: O-ring 66: Extension 67: Deformable attachment member 68: recessed groove 70: Shell connector 72: L-shaped extended fingers 74: holding groove 80: connecting slats 82: incision 84: head part 86: top surface/window 87: Light-emitting device/LED device 88: display 89: printed circuit board 90: button can be pressed 92: protrusion 94: Notch 100: Tubular rod sealing plug 102: near end

These and other features of the present invention will now be described in more detail by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1A is an isometric view of the grip body according to an aspect of the present invention;

Figure 1B is an isometric view of the housing of the power supply device according to the present invention;

Figure 2 is a side view of the grip body of Figure 1A and the power supply device housing of Figure 1B in which the grip is formed in a combined configuration;

Figure 3 is an isometric view of the grip in the combination configuration of Figure 2 with the sealing plug in the open position;

Figure 4 is an isometric view of the grip in the combination configuration of Figure 3 with the sealing plug in the closed position;

Figure 5 is an isometric view of the grip of Figure 4 in an exploded configuration;

Figure 6 is a side sectional view of the grip of Figure 2;

Figure 7 is a side sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention; and

Figure 8 is a schematic side view of an exploded view of the battery case.

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10: Grip

12: Grip body

14: Rod end

16: package side

18: Encapsulation hole

40: Interface part

48: side hole

60: Seal plug

65: O-ring

67: Deformable attachment member

100: Tubular rod sealing plug

102: near end

Claims (30)

A kind of grip for one rod, wherein the grip contains: A grip body with an internal cavity; A battery case, wherein at least part of the battery case passes through an encapsulation hole and is located in the inner cavity; An interface portion, the interface portion is positioned at one end of the battery casing; A communication device for wirelessly transmitting data between a mobile computing device; A display device positioned on the battery housing and configured to display information provided by the communication device; The battery case has a power storage device, and one of the electronic devices can be connected to the power storage device through the interface portion for transmitting power between the power storage device and a connected electronic device. The grip according to claim 1, wherein the battery case includes a head part and a long and narrow part, and wherein the sealing hole is sealed by the head part of the battery case. The grip according to claim 2, wherein at least part of the head portion is wider than the packaging hole so as to hermetically close the packaging hole. The grip as described in any of the previous claims, wherein the head portion protrudes from the outer cavity. The grip according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the head part can be detached from the elongated part. The grip as described in any of the previous claims, wherein the interface part is installed in the battery case and can be accessed through one of the access holes in the battery case. The grip as described in any of the previous claims, wherein the battery housing includes a battery hole to allow insertion of the power storage device. The grip according to claim 6, wherein the battery hole and the interface part are located at the same end of the battery housing. The grip as described in any of the previous claims, wherein at least part of the battery housing is removably located in the internal cavity. In the grip according to claim 9, a release mechanism is provided on the grip body to allow the battery case to be released from a position in the grip body. The grip according to claim 10, wherein the release mechanism includes a lever connected to the grip main body and capable of moving from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position A part of the rod is in contact with the battery housing to restrict the movement of the battery housing, and the rod is positioned away from the battery housing in the second position. The grip according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the release mechanism restricts the battery housing by the arrangement of a protrusion and a recess on the battery housing and the release mechanism. The grip as described in any of the previous claims, wherein the interface part is integrally installed in the grip body when the battery housing is located in the internal cavity. The grip as described in any of the previous claims, wherein the interface part is hermetically closed by the internal cavity. The grip according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the interface portion is located at a base of the inner cavity at the end opposite to the packaging hole. The grip as described in any of the previous claims includes a control device that is configured to control the communication device and the display device. The grip according to claim 6, including a power port located in the access hole connected to the power storage device, and the power port is configured to connect to a device for supplying from the power storage device Electric energy is supplied to the equipment and/or electric energy is supplied from an equipment to the power storage device. The grip according to claim 17, wherein a plurality of power ports are provided in the hole, and each of the ports is configured to supply power from a device, power to a device, or both. The grip as described in any of the previous claims, wherein the grip body includes a connecting device to allow the grip to be connected to a rod at the end of the grip body opposite to the encapsulation hole. The grip as described in any of the previous claims includes a light-emitting device to indicate an internal state of the grip. The grip as described in any previous request includes a transparent screen provided on the display. The grip as described in any of the previous claims includes a touch sensor for interacting with the display and/or the grip. The grip according to claim 2, wherein the elongated portion has a first end and a second end, and the interface portion has a first surface and a second surface and can be removably connected to the lower surface To the second end of the elongated portion. The grip according to claim 23, wherein a side hole is provided in the interface portion, the side hole is positioned on an outer wall between the first surface and the second surface, and the side hole provides a power button The touch is used to operate the supply of electrical energy from the electrical device. The grip according to claim 24, wherein the power button provides an indication of the power level in the power supply device. The handle according to claim 25, wherein the power button includes an LED, wherein the LED can be operated to indicate at least one of the state of the supply and the state of the power level. The handle according to claim 24, wherein the power button and the power port are provided on a power board, and the power board is configured to provide a connection from the power storage device to one of the power button and the power port. The grip according to claim 27, wherein the power board provides the transmission of the electrical energy connection between the power storage device and the power port, and the power board enables the transmission of electrical energy to be controlled by the power button. A ski pole containing a grip as described in any of the previous claims. A walking stick including the grip according to any one of claims 1 to 28.

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